Devialet 170

[Mike]

I too have been impressed with the 170. I'm using it with a pair of Magico S1 and I'm feeding it via usb from a linux based computer. They released a new firmware today that fixed some issues with the wifi streaming and the phono input. Here's a photo of my humble setup.

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Mike, what USB cable are you using? I'm using an Audioquest Diamond with good results. I'm still trying to figure out what speaker cables I'm going to settle on.

Welcome to AS! I bet that system sounds great! What power cord are you using?

 

[Djn04]

Welcome to AS! I bet that system sounds great! What power cord are you using?

I'm using a Shunyata Venom 3, but I'm told it would benefit from a better PC. The problem is that most high end PC will not fit with the Devialet case work. I'm told Crystal Cable and the Shunyata Viper will work.

I'm thinking about going with Audience AU24 E speaker cables so I might try Audience PCs as well.

 

[Mike]

I'm using a Shunyata Venom 3, but I'm told it would benefit from a better PC. The problem is that most high end PC will not fit with the Devialet case work. I'm told Crystal Cable and the Shunyata Viper will work.

I'm thinking about going with Audience AU24 E speaker cables so I might try Audience PCs as well.

Yes, if I had one complaint about the Devialet is that the spacing on the back is WAY too tight. I had to use a much smaller speaker cable than my TaraLabs Omega Golds. They simply would not fit - and I didn't want to force the issue.

I would bet the new Shunyata Digital Sources Power Cable would work really well.

 

[the professor]

The shunyata alpha digital comes standard with shunyata's big round plug. But you get one made with a smaller sized plug. I had to do this with my linn Klimax

Yes, if I had one complaint about the Devialet is that the spacing on the back is WAY too tight. I had to use a much smaller speaker cable than my TaraLabs Omega Golds. They simply would not fit - and I didn't want to force the issue.

I would bet the new Shunyata Digital Sources Power Cable would work really well.

 

[Djn04]

The shunyata alpha digital comes standard with shunyata's big round plug. But you get one made with a smaller sized plug. I had to do this with my linn Klimax

Although the Alpha Digital appears to be a good fit for the Devialet, Shunyata specifically recommends to the Z-PC10 for the Devialet. It's what Caelin designed for the small space of the Devialet and is the equivalent of the Cobra PC.

 

[Mike]

Hi Mike,

I read you have sent back the Devialet and inserted the Accuphase in its place. I guess now is a good time to ask how you found the tonality of the Devialet? Do you personally enjoy the Accuphase sound more?

Thanks

The Devialet is a wonderful piece. Very clean sounding. Holographic, with a hint of sweetness. The Accuphase is back in the system and I prefer its presentation better. Richer sounding with a wonderful midrange presentation. Obviously it lacks the tight fast bass of the Devialet, but its a fair trade off IMO.

 

[stump]

Good to hear your view of the Devialet V Accuphase .Kiwi how would the Devialet go against your Gryphon Diablo?
Stump

Hi Mike,

I read you have sent back the Devialet and inserted the Accuphase in its place. I guess now is a good time to ask how you found the tonality of the Devialet? Do you personally enjoy the Accuphase sound more?

Thanks

 

[sharkmouth]

Hey stump, welcome to the shark!

 

[lag]

Try the software update , 170 to 200 ... nice improvement.